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Daily physical activity is essential for children's and adolescents' well-being. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say kids between the ages of six and 17 need at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity every day. Preschool-aged children between three and five years...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have been looking for some new ways to make some extra money, and now might be the time to start putting your plan in motion. Good fortune awaits.   TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Passion is on your mind this week, Taurus. Get together with a spouse or romantic partner and...
Online shopping continues to grow by leaps and bounds. While online retailers' share of the market has grown significantly over the last five to six years, it hasn't fully surpassed brick-and-mortar retail in total sales. Capital One Shopping reports Americans spent $5.9 trillion in stores and $1.3...
Shopping is a big part of the holiday season, and data regarding retail sales bears that out. According to the National Retail Federation, roughly 19 percent of total retail sales during a five-year period beginning in 2019 occurred between November and December. NRF data is a testament to how much...
Reading is a relaxing way to pass the time, expand your vocabulary and help maintain cognition. Piedmont Health says reading boosts health in a number of ways. Researchers at the University of Sussex found that participants who read for just six minutes experienced reduced muscle tension and a...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Autumn Stoll guides a cottage foods safety trainee on pH testing.   Cottage foods are an important part of Minnesota agriculture. With more than 10,000 registered cottage food producers in the state, this micro-producer industry is...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu       Mystery of the month   Why isn’t this holiday cactus blooming?   The solution is at the bottom of this article.   Pests and diseases   Read the instructions on any deicing salt containers before applying them to your driveways,...

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The Buffalo Community Orchestra will perform their annual holiday concert on Sunday, December 7. This popular musical celebration of orchestra, chorus, and bells began in the year 2000 and draws...
The City of Buffalo held a Truth in Taxation hearing during its regular city council meeting on Monday, Dec. 1. Truth in Taxation is an annual state statute requirement utilized to explain taxation...
This holiday seasons marks the 27th year of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern (CPKC) Holiday Train’s mission of spreading cheer while collecting food and raising money for food insecurity....
Deck the Halls returns to Buffalo on Saturday, December 6, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Sturges Park. The tree lighting will take place at 3:30 p.m. Bring the family for a visit with Santa who...
The Buffalo Hanover Montrose School Board met on Monday, Nov. 24.  Janel Bitzan, CPA, from BerganKDV, presented the district’s 2024-25 financial audit. The audit is done on an annual basis and is a...
The Wright County Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Online Auction opens Thursday, December 4, at 12:00 p.m., for bidding at www.wrighthistory.org. The Online Auction will run through Monday,...
Buffalo Covenant Church will be hosting their annual Festival of Christmas, a musical celebration of the story of Jesus. The event is free and will be held on Saturday, December 6, beginning at 6:30...
The St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus sponsored blood drive for Red Cross will be held Wednesday, December 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the St. Francis Xavier Church basement....
Downtown Annandale will come alive with festive cheer on Saturday, Dec. 13, as the community gathers for its annual Main Street Holiday celebration.  Spend the day and experience holiday fun...
  Three-year-old Elianna Renteria, of Montrose, is preparing for an exciting trip thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and a team of dedicated volunteers. Elianna was diagnosed with leukemia last...

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